Welcome to Mr. Bishop's and Ms. Keyser's Johnny Tremain Wiki.

During this unit, we will all add many fabulous facts, new vocabulary, historical events, who's who in early American history, plot analysis, character analysis, and finally what does it all mean? All this stemming from this fabulous piece of historical fiction.

Johnny Tremain

Esther Forbes

vocabulary

Chapter I
1. apprentices = unpaid worker who learns a trade or craft
2. flaccid = lacking vigor or energy
3. parasitic = taking advantage of others without return
4. ethereal = airy; fragile
5. apoplectic = loss of muscular control
6. crucible = porcelain dish used for melting silver
7. arrogantly= boastfully
8. protuberant =swelling outward; bulging

Chapter 1

American History: People, Places, Vocabulary and Events

Directions: I will list all relevant people, places, vocabulary and and events by chapter. Your job will be to research, add and elaborate to our historical items section. These items will be on periodic quizzes throughout the book. Good luck ! Let's see what happens?

John Hancock

People:

1. John Hancock
2. johnny Tremain
3. Mr. Lyte

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Vocabulary:
1. apprentice
2. patriot
3. wharf

Places:
1. Hancock's Wharf
2. Long Wharf

Chapter II

vocabulary

1. tediously - slowly ; in a boring manner
2. mundane - ordinary
3. poultice - dressing for a wound or injury
4. abated - reduced in amount
5. reproved - found fault with
6. berated - rubuked ; scolded
7. piety - reverence dutiful in religion

Chapter II: The Pride of Your Power

American History: People, Places, Vocabulary and Events

People:
1. Paul Revere

Vocabulary
1. cooper: A barrel Maker!!!:)
2. Sabbath




Chapter III: An Earth of Brass

vocabulary

1. indolent - habitually lazy
2. belligerent - eager to fight; hostile
3. wary - on guard; watchful
4. promenade - a public place for walking
5. imperceptibly - hardly noticed
6. reverted - returned to former condition
7. averted - turned away

characterization:

Johnny-is a nice but bossy person he likes to be the higher power.He likes Cilla and She is the only person that cares for him when he is sad and running off lance

Johnny is a very powerful person until he gets his injury.heather k
Johnny was a very powerful silversmith until he burnt his hand. Marcus
Johnny is a 14 year man from Boston he is mean and bossy to Dove and Dusty he used to be a silversmith 'till he burnt his hand. theant21
Johnny was very prideful until he burnt his hand.He is generous and kind but he does follow his religion respectfully, he is mean at times.
Aaron

Johnny- Is a very pompous, humble, and proud young man. Johnny is also an apprentice to Mr. Lampham. Torree

Johnny is a very humble and proud man.He is put in a very interesting and tough situation. Lets see how he handles himself. ~21cole21~

Johnny insults many people and friends.
Johnny is finally becoming a more responsible not selfish person. heather
Johnny has gotten much nicer since hes been with Rab. liz

Johnny is finally growing up and matured in his life as he got older :)Tay(;

Johnny is finally maturing because he's been listening to Rab and learning to hold his tongue: Clint Voll
Johnny is becoming a young adult and is maturing all because of Rab. Michele smith.
Johnny was a jerk to every one but now that he has met Rab he is turning into a young gentlemen. Alex
Cilla's Character
Cilla is a very joyful person and gets along with everyone;) ~[Tay]~
Cilla is a young faithful girl who cares about everyone and looks out for anyone and is not a complainer no matter what.michele smith
Cilla is a sweet girl but I think she likes both Rab and Johnny. heather kelly
Cilla is sweet girl but i think that she should spend more time with Johnny to then just Rab. Tay
Cilla is a nice lady but needs to stay out of peoples business .

Cilla is getting better at not bugging Johnny all the time. lance

Chapter III: An Earth of Brass

American History: People, Places, Vocabulary and Events

Vocabulary
1. cobbler: A mender or maker of leather goods or shoes.~21!COLE!21~
2. literacy
3. martyr
4. stocks/gallows

Chapter IV: The Rising Eye:

vocabulary

1. cordially - graciously; in a friendly manner
2. strife - a struggle or fight
3. tyranny - unjust use of absolute power
4. apparition - a ghostly figure
5. enigmatical - puzzling

Chapter IV American History: People, Places, Vocabulary and Events

People:
1. Sam Adams
2. Governor Hutchinson
3. Sons of Liberty

Vocabulary
1. gallows
2. Whigs
3. Tories
4. spinet

Places:
1. Liberty Tree

Chapter V

characterization:

This is where Johnny's character begins to change. What do you notice about him? How does he change? Please write in complete sentences and show everyone what you notice with examples from the book.

vocabulary

1. seditious - rebellious
2. repentance - remorse; contrition
3. fatuous - unconsciously foolish
4. treason - betrayal of one's country
5. pretense - a false action intended to deceive
6. nonchalant - unconcerned; indifferent

Chapter VI American History: People, Places, Vocabulary and Events

People:
1. Josiah Quincy
2. Sam Adams

Vocabulary
1. sedition
2. treason

Places:
1. Lexington

vocabulary

1. grievances - reasons for protest
2. lamentable - regrettable
3. clamor - uproar
4. detested - hated
5. arouse - promote the growth of; incited
6. instigated - awaken or excite
7. disperse - to scatter in different directions
8. demeanor - the way in which a person behaves

Chapter VII The Fiddler's Bill

vocabulary

1. paroxysm - a spasm or fit
2. inundated - overwhelmed; swamped
3. oratory - public speaking
4. incapacity - inadequate strength or ability
5. diligently - in a hardworking manner
6. bartering - trading goods or services without money
7. prodigiously - impressively great ; enormously
8. wavered - showed indecision

Chapter VIII A World to Come

vocabulary

1. turbulent - violently agitated or disturbed
2. loitering - standing idly about; lingering aimlessly
3. civil - relating to a citizen
4. canny - careful and shrewd
5. piqued - felt wounded pride
6. lucid - easily understood; intelligible
7. placate - to appease; to make concessions

Chapter IX The Scarlet Deluge

vocabulary

1. trivial - of little significance
2. cultivate - to nurture; to foster
3. solitary - alone
4. concoction - a food or beverage made of mixed ingredients
5. ardent - passionate; displaying strong enthusiasm
6. indenture - unpaid service to another
7. qualms - uneasy feelings

Chapter X 'Disperse, Ye Rebels'

vocabulary

1. martial - relating to war
2. disconsolately - cheerless; gloomy
3. punctilious - precise; scrupulous
4. dilapidated - broken down; shabby
5. peril - imminent danger

Chapter XI Yankee Doodle

vocabulary

1. lenient - merciful; indulgent
2. subdued - brought under control; quieted
3. laggard - hanging back or falling behind
4. insurrection - open revolt against a government
5. diffidently - shyly; timidly
6. protegee - a girl whose welfare is promoted by another
7. heretic - misbeliever
8. tentatively - uncertainly; hesitantly

Chapter XII A Man Can Stand Up

vocabulary

1. gloating - expressing self-satisfaction
2. invincible - unconquerable
3. belfry - a bell tower
4. surfeited - saturated; over-filled
5. compassionate - sympathetic
6. arsenal - a supply of weapons